Buying fighters...

Fighters are one of the hardest kites to buy.

Retailers find them tricky because few punters know what they are - they look small and cheap, but they're not the sort of kite a child can easily fly. In fact without a few minutes tuition, or David Gomberg's book, it can be very hard for anyone to get the knack. They also tend to be more expensive than their size would suggest.

The real thing - paper kites from the East - are much cheaper, but very fragile, especially the classic large Indian kites.

Having said this, if you can convince your local retailer to bring them in then you are going to save on shipping and the risk of breakage. If you are keen to do it yourself then these addresses might help:

Some potential suppliers:

• Kites That Fly, PO Box 228, Albany (Ph: 09 415-8534 Fax: 09 415-9042)
• Peter Stauffer, 12 Chehalis Ave, 2287 NSW, Ellermore Vale, Australia
• The Highwaymen, 3 Beechwood Ave, Burbage, Hinkley, LE10 2HD United Kingdom
  (Ph/Fax: 01455 230736)
• Peter Lloyd (“Fighter Kites Australia”), 7 Pellet St. 3088 VIC., Greensborough, Australia
• Mac's Fighter Kites, 3 Pump Lane, Waterlooville, PO8 9TS (Ph:01705 591171)
• Dean Jordan, [email protected]

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